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Read more alumni profiles here or learn about MPCS program and application process. For me, a full-time classroom setting is really helpful, other people are much better at self-study or other formats. Think about the skills that are most important for you to acquire and how best to learn them.

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Of course, a degree in computer science can be helpful for other jobs besides being a straight-up software engineer, but you should choose and tailor your education and classes with those goals in mind. I’d tell them to spend as much time getting familiar with programming as they can to see how they like it and whether it’s a career they’d enjoy. What is a piece of advice you’d give someone considering applying to UChicago’s Masters Program in Computer Science? I loved the opportunity to take classes in computer science fundamentals like algorithms and networking, as well as more hands-on practical skills like web development. I really enjoyed the time I spent in the MPCS and at UChicago. Would you recommend MPCS to others? If so, why? I also find that fellow software developers tend to share my desire to be constantly learning and tinkering, which is an environment that I really enjoy being a part of. Working on a feature and watching it transform from nothing into a working product is incredibly satisfying. I love solving problems, and programming just feels like problem-solving as a career. What do you enjoy most about your profession?

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I also help review the code of other members of my team and sometimes pair program with them. Our team has a daily standup where we discuss what we’re currently working on and talk out any blockers that we have. I spend pretty much all of my time writing and debugging code-mostly in Ruby on Rails and a little bit of Javascript. What does a typical work day look like for you?

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The MPCS gave me a great mix of academic, fundamental computer science skills and immediately-applicable, practical professional software development skills. How has your MPCS education helped you achieve your professional goals? It gave me a good glimpse into what developing software in the “real” world is like, rather than in a classroom setting.

I really enjoyed working on a practicum for a professor in the astronomy department. What is your favorite memory from your time spent as a MPCS student? They can be really frustrating, but when things finally click it’s so satisfying-like solving a crossword puzzle. Now I even help run a Meetup for Women Who Code in DC where we pick algorithm problems and work through them together. It made me really enjoy and seek out algorithmic problems and puzzles. I considered self-study and bootcamp options, but liked the idea of enrolling in a full-time program to learn the fundamentals in a more academic context.Īlgorithms was really satisfying. After working at a technology company for a few years after graduation, I decided that I wanted to take the plunge and become a software engineer. I had taken a few computer science classes in college and found them really interesting. What motivated you to apply and enroll in MPCS?

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Additionally, I dabbled in coding at work and during my free time prior to enrolling in the MPCS. Yes, I had taken computer science classes as part of my undergraduate coursework. Valerie shares how the MPCS prepared her for real world projects, reflects on what makes Computer Science a great industry for problem solvers and describes a typical day in the office.ĭid you come to MPCS with a computer science background? Valerie Woolard, Class of 2014, is a Software Engineer at Panoply. Learn from their stories and discover how a CS background can prepare you for cutting edge careers and leadership roles. Whether it’s developing seamless UX interfaces, engineering software at fortune 500 companies, working in big data or keeping networks secure our esteemed alumni use their applied skills education from MPCS to problem-solve, create, and elevate the computer science field. University of Chicago Masters Program in Computer Science alumni push boundaries and innovate across many facets of industry.